During the meetings, the association leaders Prof. Dr. Dirk Engelhardt (BGL), Florence Berthelot (FNTR), Erik Østergaard (NLA) communicated the following key messages for road freight transport: read more

Representatives of the organizations belonging to the interprofessional association that attended the meeting included: Granada Cooperatives Association, Andalusia-Granada Agri-food Cooperatives, UPA, COAG, and ASAJA, Guadalajara Green Asparagus Association, APROA, ASOCIAFRUIT, ES. read more

With the help of these technologies, large amounts of data sets can be analyzed, and biological systems can be comprehensively understood - from genes to proteins. The goal of the competence center is to provide state-of-the-art omics technologies to research institutions and businesses. read more

The plant protection product is mainly used worldwide in conventional banana cultivation. Mancozeb is considered to be highly harmful to fertility and can, according to the European Food Safety Authority, induce thyroid cancer. Its use has been banned in the EU since 2022. read more

"It's really cool that I already have completed the additional training, as this will allow me to achieve my first career goal of becoming a manager of the fruit and vegetable department even faster," says Aid Rahmani, an apprentice at the Spar Academy in Vienna in the first year of training. read more

Walsh Mushrooms is planning to build a £10 million state-of-the-art mushroom-growing facility in Worcestershire. read more

If you work in the fresh produce industry, you should anticipate a certain level of variation. However, even experienced professionals would acknowledge that California's navel orange industry has been significantly affected in recent years. read more

Staples Vegetables, a well-established family business in the UK, specializes in brassica cultivation on its farms in Lincolnshire, Isle of White, and Suffolk. The company has recently seen an increase in its financial performance. According to S Farms Ltd's financial reports, pre-tax profits have reached £17.6 million. read more

Legal controls on the movement of fruit and vegetables in Auckland's North Shore will continue for the next few weeks following the detection of a single male Oriental fruit fly last month, according to Biosecurity New Zealand's North commissioner, Mike Inglis. "We have had" read more

This Thursday marks the fourth consecutive day of rainy weather in most of the Iberian Peninsula, with over 400 liters per square meter of rainfall accumulated in the Valencian Community. A severe storm is predicted for Friday, indicating that the widespread rainfall will persist without respite. Many regions are... read more

The story of Arber Horticulture started in 1996 when its founder established Sudest Europe, a small, family-owned business located in Italy. As time passed, the company grew into a worldwide brand, providing substrates, fertilizers, and mulches to professional growers and gardeners in over 20 countries. read more

Since last week, Lorre has moved to a new location. They have shifted from warehouse 39-40 to nearby warehouse 27 at the European Centre in Brussels. The Flemish importer now has an additional floor, allowing them to separate the packaging department from sales, which will increase efficiency. read more

The horticulture industry in Australia is projected to experience growth in 2025, driven by improved water availability and consistent production levels in key crops. The nominal value of horticulture production is expected to rise by 5% to a record $18.1 billion in 2024-25. With increasing production read more

In Italy, the retail industry is evolving dynamically. According to Ipsos, the sharing of values is becoming an increasingly relevant criterion in consumers' purchasing decisions, while the relationship with brands seems to be cooling off. This growing distance is... read more

The orange markets in Spain, Greece, Italy, and Portugal have exhibited specific price trends in the 2024/2025 season. While certain countries have seen consistent drops in prices, others have managed to keep prices relatively stable or even high. This article offers a summary of orange prices from November to read more

The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) held its Spring Meeting from February 9-13 in Chiang Rai, Thailand. This event included high-level industry discussions and a professional tour that allowed delegates to witness the country's advancements in floriculture. read more

Trucks are delivering the final batches of peaches and BC pears to the drying racks at Cape Dried Fruit, where peeled and unpeeled peaches, apricots, pears, tomatoes, mangoes, prunes, and raisins are dehydrated under the sun or in ovens. As temperatures begin to cool towards early autumn, the drying season comes to an end. read more

Danziger introduces Unicorn™, a new variety that has just been awarded the 2025 Breeder Excellence Award at the WFFSA Floral Distribution Conference in Miami. This award recognizes breeding innovations that bring exceptional value to growers and the entire floral supply chain. read more

Peloton Produce grows cauliflower in both Lincolnshire and Cornwall. Nigel Clare from the company stated that currently everything is going well, with demand matching sales. This is attributed to the colder weather conditions in both Cornwall and Lincolnshire over the past 7 days. "At the end of last year..." read more

Following a balanced diet can make the difference between a long and healthy life and, on the other hand, an increased risk of mortality, as reported by corriere.it. This is confirmed by an international study published in the journal Advances in Nutrition, which analyzed 41 reviews. read more